Shimla used to be a home away from home for the British. The mixture of European architecture that can be seen in a very short radius around The Mall road is a testament to this fact. The Gaiety Theater played its part in this process by bringing European art and culture to Shimla. Today the culture might have changed but this theater continues to promote and nestle all types of art and artists.
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5 Interesting Facts About Hotel Peterhoff in Shimla
Shimla has a lot of historic buildings that are both architecturally significant and culturally important. The Peterhoff is one such building which today is a luxury hotel with a very historically important past. Read on to find out more about Hotel Peterhoff.
Continue readingJudge Sahib ki Kothi, Pragpur – Legacy of the Heritage Village
The haveli in Paragpur, Himachal Pradesh, which was once known as ‘Judge Sahib ki Kothi’ is known as ‘The Judge’s Court’.
Continue readingThe History of Invasions, Plunder & Survival of the Epic Kangra Fort
A feeling of delight mixed with awe and proud suffuses your mind when you spot the historic Kangra Fort from close. Once known as Nagarkot, the fort still stands firm on the ground despite incessant …
Continue readingTemple of Tripura Sundari, Supreme Hindu Goddess in the Erstwhile Capital of Kullu, Naggar
Tripura Sundari temple is an age-old shrine situated in Naggar, located in close vicinity to the Naggar bus stop. The temple is a three-storey structure, probably one of the best examples of pagoda style of architecture in Himachal.
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